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Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)
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Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10006 reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the sound and price are generally positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the connectivity and reliability get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1528 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and sound are generally positive. The price and size also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5486 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the sound and price. The size and portability are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the headphones. There are some less positive comments about the connectivity and reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

iPod Shuffle review: A screenless music player that's past its prime

 

The tiny MP3 player is useful for listening to music while working out, but it doesn't give streaming music subscribers a reason to pay attention.

The Apple iPod Shuffle is affordably priced with a compact design and long-lasting battery. It's both stylish and easily wearable, thanks to its sturdy built-in clip.

Requires a USB sync from a PC or Mac running iTunes. There's no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Only 2GB of storage. Navigating your music is a bit difficult without a screen. You can't download subscription Apple Music songs.

Apple's most affordable iPod is a cheap, workout-friendly option for listening to music or podcasts, but it shows its age with a reliance on iTunes syncing and lack of wireless support.

Jul, 2017
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle ( 2GB, blue)

 

For years, my iPod and I were inseparable. No longer tethered to my denim FUBU CD case/purse hybrid and bulky CD player, the sleek, pocket-size Apple MP3 player was the immediately lovable, magical music box I could bring with me anywhere I went.

The Apple iPod Shuffle is affordably priced with a compact design and long-lasting battery. It's both stylish and easily wearable, thanks to its sturdy built-in clip.

Requires a USB sync from a PC or Mac running iTunes. There's no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Only 2GB of storage. Navigating your music is a bit difficult without a screen. You can't download subscription Apple Music songs.

Apple's most affordable iPod is a cheap, workout-friendly option for listening to music or podcasts, but it shows its age with a reliance on iTunes syncing and lack of wireless support.

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle ( 2012, slate)

 

But it's certainly not the only way to go. Products like the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ or Sansa Clip Zip offer more features and more storage for the same price or less. They lack Apple's brand appeal and design aesthetic, but they deliver the goods and...

The iPod Shuffle includes a sturdy built-in clip; support for playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, Genius Mixes; and a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information, battery status, and menu navigation.

The 2GB capacity can't hold much; there's no headphone remote nor radio; the track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes; and the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high.

The Apple iPod Shuffle is an adorable way to take your favorite songs on the go, but sometimes it's too small for its own good.

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle (2012) review: Almost too small

 

Apple's iPod Shuffle is small, versatile, colorful, and at $49, it's arguably the least expensive device that Apple sells. For those times when you want an impossibly small way to take music with you, the iPod Shuffle is still the most widely...

The iPod Shuffle includes a sturdy built-in clip; support for playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, Genius Mixes; and a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information, battery status, and menu navigation.

The 2GB capacity can't hold much; there's no headphone remote nor radio; the track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes; and the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high.

The Apple iPod Shuffle is an adorable way to take your favorite songs on the go, but sometimes it's too small for its own good.

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Jason Snell (pcworld.com)

Apple 2GB iPod shuffle (fourth generation, late 2010) Review - PCWorld

 

VoiceOver navigation

No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle 2010 (2GB) review: Apple iPod Shuffle 2010 (2GB)

 

Apple iPod Shuffle 2010 (2GB)

The iPod Shuffle returns to its big-button glory days, only this time around it offers support for playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, Genius Mixes, and a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information, battery status, and menu navigation.

The 2GB capacity can't hold much; there's no headphone remote nor radio; the track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes; and the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high.

The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever.

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod shuffle (4th Gen. with Click Wheel)

 

Apple's fourth-generation iPod shuffle isn't going to elicit any "you've come a long way, baby" accolades, but adding a click wheel for navigation makes it far more user friendly. The shuffle has always been the least sexy player in the iPod line-up—a...

Lowest-priced iPod. Now has on-player controls for easier navigation. Voiceover feature speaks the name of songs, artists, and playlists

Not a lot of storage. No screen, thus no video or photo support. Bundled with lousy earbuds

It's hard to get excited about an iPod with no screen, but Apple's inclusion of on-player controls makes the affordable shuffle easier to navigate—and a better value.

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod shuffle (4th Generation with Click Wheel)

 

In its fourth iteration, the budget-friendly Apple iPod shuffle finally gets on-player controls—but still no screen.

Lowest-priced iPod. Now has on-player controls for easier navigation. Voiceover feature speaks the name of songs, artists, and playlists.

Not a lot of storage. No screen, thus no video or photo support. Bundled with lousy earbuds.

VoiceOver was introduced with the third-generation shuffle to solve a frustrating problem: figuring out the name of an artist or song or even playlist in the absence of a screen. With a quick tap of the VoiceOver button, the robot reads you the title...

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : The Mac Observer (macobserver.com)

iPod shuffle 4G: A Welcome Return to Classic Form

 

Inexpensive, small, easy to clip on clothing (with caveat), VoiceOver, playlists, great online 43 page PDF manual.

The ergonomics of the clip are ruined by the smaller design, hearing the battery level was tricky for this reviewer, battery level light could have been placed better, won’t fit in some 2G cases, 3-way power button inferior to 2G design.

For those who don’t need the features of the clip-on nano 6G, this is a solid, inexpensive, easy to use iPod. The design is reasonably solid, but not outstanding. _______ * My beloved silver shuffle 2G nano went through the laundry and died. It was in...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Kevin Cheng (goodgearguide.com.au)

Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation)

 

Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle sees the return of physical playback controls

VoiceOver button, longer battery life, return of physical playback controls

Difficult to determine exact battery level, no hold feature, only 2GB model available, no in-line controls on headphones

Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation Shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner.

Oct, 2010
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